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[-] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 6 days ago
[-] dotned@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 days ago

I sure do now.

[-] Krejall@ttrpg.network 4 points 5 days ago

I think you'd be surprised just how many people don't. I didn't until I was in my 30s, mostly because my parents never taught me how and it seemed like an 'extra' step. I tried a couple times but couldn't make a habit of it.

Weirdly, It finally clicked for me when a dentist patiently explained that you don't brush your teeth, you clean your teeth.

Brushing and flossing are not two different tasks. That would be like sweeping the floor and then just leaving the pile of dirt on the floor instead of sweeping it into the dustpan. It's not done if you only do half of it. She also suggested tools I could use to make it less painful (I have TMJ). I have only missed a single day since, and that was because I was unconscious for a surgical procedure.

this post was submitted on 28 Dec 2024
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